Easy on 'Rush'

The Sunday afternoon quarterbacks have spoken. "Rush Hour 3" is a disappointment, earning a mere $50.2 million in its opening weekend.
http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/rush-hour-threequel-wont-top-sequel-bourne-still-delivering-big-ultimatum/
Sure, "Rush Hour 2" earned $67.4 million over its first weekend, but $50 million is no chump change, especially since both stars haven't had a hit in the years since the last "Rush."
Sequels are made because they're easy money, a guaranteed investment in a very iffy market. So the studio behind "Rush Hour 3" should be glad it didn't release an unknown quantity this weekend. Just ask the folks behind "Stardust," which raked in a mere $9 million despite big names like Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro.
For the breakdown, check out this link:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,293031,00.html